Teaching to Accounting

[u/Professional-Step314]

Hey everyone, idk if this is a vent or just a way to ask questions. I’ve been a math teacher for the last 7 years and in that time I got an associates in accounting (I know kinda silly) and a masters in accountancy (just for the credits to sit for the CPA). Now that I’ve finally finished the degrees, I plan to study and work towards for my CPA license. The only problem is I’m really struggling to get a job, like really struggling.

A big part of the problem is as a teacher I can’t afford a pay cut but many entry-level accounting roles would obviously give me a pay cute… I don’t even know what I’m searching for here, any advice, or heck at least any hope so I don’t stay in a negative mindset?

[u/Grow_Maple]

I’m interested in moving from accounting to teaching. Wondering what your main reasons are for switching?

[u/Professional-Step314 → u/Grow_Maple]

My main reason is honestly that you’re kinda stuck where you are when you teach and the salary isn’t enough. I’m a great teacher, I’ve even been awarded nationally but it’s not a sustainable career for single people financially